Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Former Campbell County man is now press secretary for Maryland’s governor. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Both Bristols approve settlement of lawsuit over stinky landfill on the Virginia side. — WJHL-TV. (See our background story on the settlement.)
Economy:
SCC to take public comments on proposed Appalachian Power rate increase. — The Roanoke Times.
Education:
Virginia colleges will raise tuition unless state leaders intervene. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Sports:
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs announce schedule for next round of playoffs. — WDBJ-TV.
Weather:
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